Instructions: Mix and sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add bran and dates. Combine well beaten egg, milk and cooled, melted shortening. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients. Pour in the wet mixture and mix very quickly (mixture should be lumpy, not smooth). Fill greased muffin tins two-thirds full. Bake at once in hot oven 400F for 20 - 25 minutes.

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